IT Support Specialist
at Penn Foster
New Orleans Catalog
About
Penn Foster College’s online IT Support Specialist Career Diploma program consists of courses to help you gain the knowledge and skills employers are seeking. Our program will help you understand technology careers, hardware basics, operating system installation, networking protocols, and more.
At Penn Foster, you can...
- Start and Study When You Want
- Learn at home or on the go through our custom-designed, mobile-friendly student portal, available 24/7. Have a Committed Support System
- While you can study at home, you’re not alone! Our dedicated Student Services Department, Student Community, and instructors are just a call or email away. Access Local Hands-On Training
- Gain hands-on, real-world experience by taking advantage of our Work Experience Option, which you can add to your resume or job applications! Set Your Goals and Pace
- Customize your study schedule with progress-tracking and goal-setting tools that keep you moving forward.? Trust our Proven Reputation
- With 58,000 + graduates in 2019 from our accredited high school, career school, and college, you're in good hands! Connect with Other Students
- Connect in real-time with other students in this program within the Penn Foster Community.
Takes
2 Months
Costs
$1.1k
Leads to
$47k careers
Example Career
Computer User Support Specialists
Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone, or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.
Other Careers
Computer Network Support Specialists
Showing wage data for: New Orleans
Entry
Median
High
Salary
Hourly Wage
$29,250
$47,040
$73,050
$14.06
$22.62
$35.12
Is this a career path I'll enjoy?
The job market for IT/computer support specialists is expected to grow 10% over the next few years, making now an ideal time to develop in-demand technical skills. In addition, the median pay for computer support specialists was $54,760 in 2019 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
On average, an entry-level IT Support position in Louisiana earns ~$19/hr.
What skills and credentials will I gain?
Prepare yourself to sit for the CompTIA A+ certification exams. CompTIA is the gold standard for establishing a career as an IT professional and supports today’s core technologies from security to cloud to data management. Study foundational hardware and software skills used to build, install, configure and troubleshoot computer systems. You’ll complete your program with a firm understanding of hardware repair and replacement, Windows? and Apple? operating systems, troubleshooting, and networking.
Licensing and/or certification requirements for jobs in this field are not the same in every state and may include educational, testing, and/or experiential requirements beyond those offered in the Penn Foster Program. Prospective students should contact the state professional licensing board or similar regulatory body in the state(s) where they plan to work to determine their requirements before enrolling in this Program. For more information, visit our website below.
Admissions
At Penn Foster, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to receive a quality, affordable education. That’s why we created an open admissions policy that allows students to enroll in our online college, career school, or online high school at any time, from anywhere, and begin their lessons immediately. We have minimal admissions requirements, so there’s no waiting and no anxiety. Enrolling in a Penn Foster program is fast and easy. Get started on building a better future today.
Contact
Who do I contact?
Penn Foster
LA